Convert Kilowatts to BTU per Hour
1 kW = 3412.14 BTU/h
Conversion Table
| kilowatts (kW) | BTU per hour (BTU/h) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1706.07 |
| 1 | 3412.14 |
| 2 | 6824.28 |
| 5 | 17060.71 |
| 10 | 34121.42 |
| 25 | 85303.56 |
| 50 | 170607.12 |
| 100 | 341214.25 |
| 250 | 853035.61 |
| 500 | 1706071.23 |
| 1000 | 3412142.45 |
How to Convert kilowatts to BTU per hour
To convert kilowatts to BTU per hour, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 kW = 34121.42 BTU/h
About kilowatts and BTU per hour
The Conversion Formula
To convert kilowatts to BTU per hour, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 kW = 3412.14 BTU/h. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 kW to BTU per hour: 25 × 3412.14 = 85303.56 BTU/h. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 3412.14, or equivalently multiply by 0.000293071.
About kilowatts
The kilowatt (kW) is the most common unit for rating home appliances and electric motors. In many countries (like Australia and Germany), car engine power is officially rated in kilowatts, not horsepower. It is also the unit used to rate the charging speed of electric vehicles. kilowatts are commonly used in EV charging stations, Home appliances (Microwaves), Generators, and Car engines (Metric), Electric heaters.
A microwave uses about 1 kilowatt.
About BTU per hour
BTU per hour is the standard unit for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) in the United States. Confusingly, people often drop the 'per hour' and just say 'This AC is 12,000 BTUs', which technically refers to energy, not power. But in the context of appliances, it always means BTU/h. BTU per hour are commonly used in Air conditioners, Gas grills, Space heaters, and Refrigerators, Furnaces.
A small window AC unit is 5,000 BTU/h.
When Would You Convert kilowatts to BTU per hour?
Converting between kilowatts and btu per hour is one of the most common power conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 kW = 3412.14 BTU/h) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.